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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.33, 1,070.51 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.33, 1,070.51 and 251.50 is: 377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.33 : 1,070.51 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.33/1,070.51 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.33x = 1,070.51 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.33x = 269,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,229.33/713.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.43

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